Hi there, During January, I was hospitalized for Bipolar depression. During this time, I met a guy, Tim (41) and he was struggling with depression as well. I am married (39) and he is still trying to...
Thanks UA Today, I had a huge fight with my husband. Later on I realised that I over-reacted and was over-emotional over nothing. Then I realised that we had a similar argument with the same results,...
Hi everyone. I have Bipolar 1 and PTSD. I was diagnosed in Sept 2013 and in March 2014 my Doctors started me on Lithium and Seroqual. I am currently on 600mg Seroqual and 625mg Lithium. In September...
Crodentia, keep the humor alive that you are using in your signature! that can carry you in down times....
Hello Credentia. Welcome to the forum! I am female, 39 yrs old. I have, like you, Bipolar 1 and complex PTSD. My PTSD comes from multiple medical issues, most life-threatening and childhood sexual...
Hi there, I was 38 when I was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder 1. That was 9 months ago! I went to see my GP with what I thought was a tummy virus but I was in a full-blown hypermanic state....
God is absolutely center of my life ;) I believe that God sent me there to heal and get my life back, but I know that He also used me in some of the patient's lives! I had 2 different patients that...
I am on the other side: my Psych Doc has me on 600mg Seroqual at night - for the past 2 weeks! I have not gained any weight from it, which is a bonus! I also take 2mg Melatonine and 20mg Temazapam. I...
Hi everyone! I just came back from spending 18 days in the Psych Hospital. And what a journey it has been! I had to leave my husband and 2 kids behind and fly to the City (600km from home). It was...
Thanks UA My docs have decided to send me to an Inpatient facility. I have to see the Psyciatrist on Saturday morning and then admission for I don't know how long. We live in the Outback and I'll...
I just came back from seeing my GP and I had to own up to what happened and he is trying to get hold of my Psychiatrist and he is opting for me to go to a Clinic/In patient facility to get proper...
I am now new on Seroqual and taking 300-400mg per night, but I soon thereafter battle to breath! it feels as if my nose is completely blocked and I gasp for air until I eventually fall asleep but it...
Hello there. I apologize beforehand to the moderator, but my post is about self-harm. I am not doing so well... I had a terrible experience last night. I had dinner with my family and 2 glasses of...
Hi there. I had my ice skating accident in 1994. I was okay but for the 7 years prior to my neck fusion, I had a lot of pain in my right arm, shoulder and neck and eventually my righthand's fingers...
I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and now being treated with 100mg Seroqual and 225mg Lithium. I've only been on Lithium since Tuesday-night but experiencing severe dizzyness, nausea and abdo...
Thanks UA. I went to my doc and he did all my vitals and urine test and said that it can be side effects from the Lithium or even a virus, but I'll have to be brave and see it through as the Lithium...
Not going to well on Lithium. I am so dizzy today and me head feels very weird and almost fuzzy? I have been urinating more than usual and not sure what is normal on new meds?...
Thanks Christiansoldier. I am doing okay. I am on the depressive side of the disorder and mostly feel very close to tears. I have now learned to combat the self-harming thoughts with positive...
Thanks to everyone that commented. I apologize for the details that had to be edited. I am all new to this, but will remember in future. I had a very good talk with my Pdoc today and I was very...
Hi there from a fellow Australian :) or actually ex-South African now living in Oz. I am new to all of this and was diagnosed with BP 1 in Sept 2013. I was also on sodium valproate (Epilim) 1200mg,...
Hi there, Sept 2013 I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 1. I had a hyper-manic episode. I am female, 38 years old and a mum of 2 and we immigrated to Australia, 2 years ago. So no family support, a...